Location: Chamonix in France
Car: not necessary
Chalets, The Castle is ideally situated in the heart of the chamonix valley in a quiet residential area and only 5 minutes walk to the town center of Chamonix and 2 minutes to the Aiguille du Midi cable car and the famous ski route Le Valley Blanche. Chamonix the town is more than just another ski resort. It sits at the foot of Mont Blanc, is the mountain climbing mecca of the world and has been a tourist destination for more years than just about anywhere in the Alps.
It is a historic mountain town, as opposed to a purpose-built resort, and is a busy, bustling place. You will find it has a real soul - a genuine community.
There are enough cafes, bars, pubs and nightclubs to make a much larger town proud. From the mandatory Aussie theme pub to the what was I doing there nightclub.
As with any French town the quality and variety of food is superb. A few things on offer include the best burger on the continent and the greatest BBQ chicken in the world.